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Under the RTI Act, 2005, any citizen can ask a public authority for information. They must reply within 30 days — or 48 hours if it concerns your life or liberty.

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Right to Grievance Redressal

You can lodge a complaint against any government department on CPGRAMS, receive a tracking ID, and appeal if you are not satisfied with the outcome.

Open CPGRAMS ↗

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Right to Equality (Article 14)

The Constitution guarantees equality before the law and equal protection for everyone in India, irrespective of religion, caste, sex or place of birth.

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Right to Education (RTE Act)

Every child between 6 and 14 years has the right to free and compulsory education in a neighbourhood school. Private schools must reserve 25% seats for children from disadvantaged groups.

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Right to Free Legal Aid

If you cannot afford a lawyer, you can apply for free legal aid at the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA). This is a constitutional right under Article 39A.

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Right to Vote

Every citizen aged 18 or above can register to vote and take part in democratic processes — elections, public consultations, and local governance.

Voter Services ↗

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Rights at Arrest / Custody

You have the right to know why you are being arrested, to inform a relative, to remain silent, to consult a lawyer, and to be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours (DK Basu guidelines, Article 22).

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Right Against Exploitation

Articles 23 and 24 prohibit human trafficking, forced labour and child labour under the age of 14 in hazardous occupations.

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Right to Privacy

Privacy is a fundamental right (Puttaswamy, 2017). The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 gives you rights to access, correct and erase your personal data held by companies.

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Right Against Domestic Violence

The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 protects women from physical, sexual, emotional and economic abuse, and entitles them to residence, protection and maintenance orders.

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Right Against Workplace Harassment

Under the POSH Act, 2013, every workplace with 10 or more employees must have an Internal Committee to address sexual harassment complaints and act within fixed timelines.

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Consumer Rights

Under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 you have the right to safety, to be informed, to choose, to be heard, and to seek redressal for defective goods or services.

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Right to Food (NFSA)

Under the National Food Security Act, 2013 priority households are entitled to subsidised foodgrain through the Public Distribution System (PDS).

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Rights of Persons with Disabilities

The RPwD Act, 2016 guarantees equal opportunity, accessibility in public buildings and transport, reservation in education and government jobs, and protection from discrimination.

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Rights of Senior Citizens

The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 entitles parents and senior citizens to maintenance from their children or relatives, enforceable through a tribunal.

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Worker Rights

You are entitled to a minimum wage, provident fund (EPF), ESI medical cover where applicable, weekly off, leave, and gratuity. Wage payment is governed by the Code on Wages, 2019.

General information for awareness, not legal advice. Procedures and timelines can vary by state and may change over time.